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Supervisors continue debate on $185 million neighborhood parks bond after hour-long presentation and public comments
Summary
The committee received a detailed presentation on a proposed $185 million general obligation bond for parks—covering neighborhood parks, waterfront parks, restrooms, trails, forestry and an oversight fund—heard extensive public testimony on equity and project selection, adopted an amendment of the whole and continued the item one week for further review.
The Budget & Finance Committee continued its review of a proposed $185 million general obligation bond for parks, recreation and open space after a multi-hour presentation by Recreation and Park staff and the Port of San Francisco and extensive public comment from neighborhood and environmental groups.
Dawn Kamalanathan, planning director for the Recreation & Parks Department, outlined the bond’s purpose and the department’s prioritization criteria: seismic life-safety work, physical condition, service to high-density neighborhoods, and projects that provide a broad set of recreational uses. Kamalanathan presented the bond breakdown: $117 million for neighborhood parks; $33.5 million for waterfront parks; $11.4 million for freestanding restrooms; $5 million for a community opportunity grants program; $5 million for park forestry (including an initial…
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